Djilang/Geelong

Socialist Alliance Senate candidate: 'Housing, health and welfare systems need a radical overhaul'

Suzanne James ²õ±è´Ç°ì±ðÌý³Ù´Ç Angela Carr, Socialist Alliance candidate for the Senate in Victoria, about housing, health, National Disability Insurance Scheme and the party's plans to address the growing socio-economic inequality crisis.

Geelong residents say ‘no’ to proposed gas import terminal

Hundreds of residents protested Viva Energy’s proposal for a floating gas import terminal in Corio Bay. Sue Bull reports.

Women take action against sexual assault

The Geelong Women Unionist Network organised a well-supported action against gendered violence and sexual assault. Zita Henderson reports.

Viva Energy accused of climate accounting trick

Environment Victoria has accused Viva Energy of using a climate accounting trick to significantly underreport emissions from its proposed Geelong gas terminal. Sue Bull reports.

Activists win positions in contested Geelong Trades Hall elections

Three union activists were elected to positions in a delayed election at Geelong Trades Hall Council. Sue Bull reports.

Socialist candidate: ‘Government neglect to blame for COVID-19 crisis in aged care’

Socialist Alliance candidate Sue Bull says the federal government hand-out to aged care workers won’t solve the mounting pandemic death toll among the aged. Sarah Hathway reports.

Omicron: As inequalities grow unions must fight back

Workers have borne the cost of the COVID-19 recession while corporations rake in huge profits. Sarah Hathway argues unions are in a good position to make demands on the state and bosses for protections. 

We need to step up the fight against inequality

Angela Carr is a union delegate, community services worker, housing justice campaigner and Socialist Alliance candidate for the Victorian Senate. She says collectivist, socialist solutions are needed for the multiple crises we face.

Housing and homelessness workers push for better deal

Workers in the housing and homelessness sector are one of the most undervalued and unappreciated workers. Angela Carr reports.

Residents at risk from new gas terminal proposal

A well attended online forum shows the growing community concern against plans for a new gas terminal project in Corio Bay. Sue Bull reports.

Family and domestic violence survivors are 'being failed'

Jacqueline Kriz reports on a forum discussing the limits of the justice system in delivering justice to victims/survivors of domestic and family violence.

Morrison fails women (again): We have a right to feel safe

This week, the Prime Minister made clear his distain for women's right to feel safe in the home and at work by adopting only half the recommendations of a ground-breaking report. Zita HendersonÌý°ù±ð±è´Ç°ù³Ù²õ.Ìý